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Taking the Solo Plunge in Japan
I came to Japan for a position as an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) directly after graduating […]
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Giveaway: Get Tickets for You and a Friend to the ‘Resistance of Fog’ by Fujiko Nakaya
The exhibition, Resistance of Fog by Fujiko Nakaya is showing October 27, 2018, to January 20, 2019, at the Art Tower Mito […]
Culture & Society
Toyooka City’s Ankokuji Temple Is A Masterpiece in Autumn
When autumn sets in, a small temple surrounded by mountains in Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture, is suddenly […]
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Need a Break from Tokyo? Try the ‘Anti-Tokyo’ Oykot!
I often hear acquaintances — who are visiting Japan but haven’t made plans beyond staying in Tokyo […]
Special Reports
Ajirojima Islet: Where ‘Crumbs of Shooting Stars’ Sleep
The moon peeks out between the clouds, silhouetting the profile of the islet. Depicted in a long-exposure […]
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[Wonder Mountains] How to Best Enjoy the Japanese Alps’ Autumn Foliage
The colors of autumn foliage start in the middle of September on Mount Tateyama (highest […]
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[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Spaceship or Library? It’s Both at Seikei University
A ubiquitous picture: as the sun sets, the lights in the library shine on, and […]
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] It’s This Colorful at the Biggest Seaweed-Producing Prefecture!
Unless you are interested in fun trivia about seaweed, I expect you will wonder what’s up with […]
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Experience A Different Bonito Flakes Rice at Katsuo Shokudo
(Photo Credit: Naoki) Katsuobushi — dried, fermented, and smoked skipjack tuna — is probably more widely-known […]
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Change the World with…A Rice Ball
Rice balls (onigiri in Japanese) might not be as flashy as trolley track sushi or a steaming bowl […]
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SHIBUYA FASHION WEEK 2018 Autumn: Young Designers’ Gateway to Success
(Photo Credit: Naoki) While Harajuku is more internationally known for its distinctive fashion styles, Shibuya is the heart of […]
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Giveaway: Get Tickets for You and a Friend to the ‘Swords of Kyoto’ Special Exhibition
Swords of Kyoto, a spectacular new sword exhibition opened September 29 at the Kyoto National Museum and finishes November […]